Keywords
Labor obstetric
Labor pain
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Abstract
Objective: Conduct a database search in order to identify scientific evidence about the benefits of massage during labor and describe and discuss the types of massage most used during labor. Methods: Integrative literature review study. Data obtained from scientific articles published in Portuguese between 2012 and 2022 were analyzed in the following databases: Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online and Database on Nursing. Results: Massage is a sensory stimulation technique, which is based on touch and tissue manipulation. It provides an action that decreases the secretion of adrenaline and noradrenaline, promotes an increase in the release of endorphins and oxytocin, in addition to activating the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. Therefore, it grants the increase in blood circulation, elevation of relaxation hormones and reduction of stress hormones. Final considerations: In the present study, it was identified that the types of massage: therapeutic, Rebozo, abdominal massage, perineal massage and massage in the sacral region, generate a relevant impact on lower intensity of labor pain and on increased satisfaction with childbirth. release of endorphins and oxytocin.
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